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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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